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Global Trip To Armenia

Why Armenia? ​The Foothills is home to one of the largest Armenian diaspora in the world. At the Y, when we meet, interact and learn from people who are different from us, we develop empathy. We desire to create opportunities for you to learn from the cultural context of our diversity both at home and abroad through our Global Experience Program.

Why spend weeks researching your next international trip? Your Y has arranged all the accommodations and will provide you with an experience of a lifetime! Participants will tour the first Christian nation while building lifelong relationships with other Y members!Take the road less traveled with us!

Whats included:​The trip itinerary includes 10 full days of site-seeing, cultural learning and fun! Price per person includes:· Roundtrip Airfare from LAX· 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)· Hotel accommodations (shared room)· Private Transportation· Excursion fees to sites in Armenia*Price is subject to change based off of airfare and meeting the13 person minimum capacity. All participants are responsible for obtaining proper travel documentation prior to departure. US Passport or Green Card along with visa are required.

The Armenia Experience​The Armenia experience will begin in the capital, Yerevan. There will be a daily itinerary of must-see historical and modern landmarks, which include:​· Echmiadzin Cathedral· Cascade· The Temple of Garni· Geghard Monastery· Republic Square· Amberd Fortress and Vahramshen· Alphabet Garden· Sevan Lake· Khor Virap Monastery· Vernisaj Flea MarketThis trip includes a road trip towards the southern region of Armenia for an overnight stay in Halidzor Village. Travelers will also enjoy the sites of:· Noravank Monastery· Areni 1 Cave– the worlds oldest winery· Tatev Ropeway and Monastery​In addition, travelers will experience “Vardavar” during their time in Armenia, a tradition which people of all ages take to the streets to drench each other with water!

Travelers will be departing from Los Angeles on July 14 and arriving in Yerevan on July 16. After spending 10 full days in Armenia, participants will depart from Yerevan on July 26 and arrive back in Los Angeles on July 26.

SCHEDULE:

Day 1: Friday 7/14 - DEPART LAX

Day 2: Saturday 7/15 - AIR TRAVEL

Day 3: Sunday 7/16 - ARRIVE YEREVAN

Day 4: Monday 7/17 - ARMENIA

Day 5: Tuesday 7/18 - ARMENIA

Day 6: Wednesdays 7/19 - ARMENIA

Day 7: Thursdays 7/20 - ARMENIA

Day 8 Fridays 7/21 - ARMENIA

Day 9: Saturday 7/22 - ARMENIA

Day 10: Sunday 7/23 - ARMENIA

Day 11: Monday 7/24 - ARMENIA

Day 12: Tuesday 7/25 - ARMENIA

Day 13: Wednesday 7/26 - ARMENIA

ARRIVE LAX WEDNESDAY JULY 26

YMCA OF THE FOOTHILLS

OUR MISSION​The mission of the YMCA of the Foothills is to organize, develop, finance, and conduct programs for an association of persons of all ages that will, by putting Christian principles into practice, enrich the quality of their lives spiritually, mentally, physically and socially.